Which of the Following Is an Example of Conditioned Punishment

question 151

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is an example of conditioned punishment?

• A) Larry grabbed for the stimulus materials during therapy and receives a hard hand slap. He is less likely to grab for stimulus materials in the future.
• B) A failure-to-thrive baby receives a spray of lemon juice in the mouth after gagging. She is less likely to gag, and subsequently ruminate, in the future.
• C) A toddler sticks his finger in a power outlet and receives a shock. He is likely to never touch an outlet again.
• D) Lucy speaks out in class without raising her hand. The teacher reprimands her verbally. Lucy is less likely to speak without raising her hand in the future.

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